In the medieval world, crime was deeply influenced by gender roles and social norms, with men committing crimes more frequently and violently than women.
Female crime often focused on theft and petty fraud rather than serious violence, indicating different societal expectations for women.
Women received more lenient punishments than men, often avoiding serious penalties and being more likely to receive pardons for their actions.
In mid-thirteenth-century England, fewer than 10% of murder accused were female, showcasing the minimal role of women in violent crime.
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